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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,062 and 38,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,062 and 38,700 is: 59,759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062 : 38,700 = 38,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062/38,700 = 38,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062x = 38,700 × 38,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062x = 1,497,690,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,690,000/25,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,759.40

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